It provides research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Prakrit Language and Literature, Pali, Sanskrit, Apabhramsha, Jainology, Philosophy, Religion, Comparative Studies in Philosophy and World Religion, Astrology, Mantravidya Avadhanvidya (Mnemonics), Yoga and sadhana, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Colour Therapy, Magnet Therapy, Jeevan vigyan and Preksha dhyan and the fundamental principles of Shramana Culture.
The Current Anushashta of the university is Acharya Shri Mahashraman, the eleventh supreme head of the Jain Shwetamber Terapanth Sect, who is empowered to discipline the institute both morally and spiritually. However, the university is free from any religious affiliations and above sectarian bias.